Warden Point Gun Emplacement, Military Road, Totland, Isle of Wight

This gun emplacement was built in c1890. It is made of brick and concrete. It is on the coast overlooking Totland and Colwell Bays. The 1st floor has iron shutters that were released when the gun was to be aimed. It is the best preserved gun emplacement remaining in the area.

Location

Isle of Wight Totland

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

attack defence gun coast Victorian (1837 - 1901)